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MGP 880L

1972 Rover P5

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,796 mi
Last recorded19,796 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1972 Rover P555,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGP 880L
MakeRover
ModelP5
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 19,796 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 18,100 miles

Nearside Front metal inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front metal inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 17,566 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brakes pedle slighty low

wear on both front swivels and ball joints

Fail 21 Jan 2016 17,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brakes pedle slighty low

wear on both front swivels and ball joints

Pass 9 Aug 2014 17,346 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 16,996 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 16,751 miles

1. offside handbrake may need attention soon.

Pass 6 Aug 2011 16,071 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 15,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 15,701 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 15,701 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 15,169 miles

handbrake slighty high

Pass 21 Aug 2007 14,921 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 14,918 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine slightly smokey

Pass 30 Jun 2006 14,416 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 14,416 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

How Reliable is the Rover P5?

Based on 1,923 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
352
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
parking brake recording little or no effort 64
brake binding 54
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46
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MGP 880L is a 1972 Rover P5 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Rover P5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 55,687 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover P5 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGP 880L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover P5 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 54 years old, this Rover P5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MGP 880L registered?

MGP 880L is a 1972 Rover P5, first registered on 11 December 1972.

Is MGP 880L safe to buy?

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